For individuals who have consistent and valid Full Scale IQ of 65 and less, no assessment of adaptive behavior may be needed if current documentation supports eligibility

For individuals who have a valid Full Scale IQ or equivalent composite score of 66-75, verification of an intellectual disability requires an assessment of adaptive behavior

Impairment of adaptive behavior must be directly related to an intellectual disability and cannot be primarily attributed to other conditions, such as:

mental or emotional disorders

sensory impairments

motor impairments

substance abuse

personality disorder

learning disability

ADHD

The condition and impairment must continue, or be expected to continue, indefinitely

Must be evident prior to the 22nd birthday

Requires a medical or clinical diagnosis and significant impairment in adaptive behavior (IQ scores are not used in determining a developmental disability)

Developmental disabilities must originate in and directly affect the brain

The individual must require training and support in daily living skills, similar to that required by an individual with an intellectual disability. Daily living skills include, but are not limited to, communicating, grooming, dressing, safety and social skills

Impairment of adaptive behavior must be directly related to another developmental disability and cannot be primarily attributed to other conditions, such as:

mental or emotional disorders

sensory impairments

motor impairments

substance abuse

personality disorder

learning disability

ADHD

The condition and impairment must continue, or be expected to continue, indefinitely